South MS Friday Blast

Except for make-up testing, that's a wrap on PSSA testing for this year! The students did their "best on the test" and we appreciate our parents/guardians encouraging them along the way.

Next week, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. Our fabulous South Communication Network has fun-themed days planned such as donut day and ice cream sundae bar day. We look forward to all the special treats.

The end of the school year is closing in quickly with only 23 student days remaining. Our schedule is packed full of various fun events and activities planned through June 6th. Stay tuned to your e-mail notifications and this newsletter to keep up with the happenings.

May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8 - National Nurse's Day

May 9 - SCN Dine n Donate at The Horse, 5:00-9:00PM (see flyer below)

May 12 - Mother's Day

May 14-15 - Keystone exams (Algebra I students only)

May 16 - Band/Orchestra Spring Concert @ PHS, 7:00PM

May 17 - 8th grade dance, 6:00 - 8:00PM, in the gym (see details below)

May 20 - "Lunch on the Lawn" (grades 6/7), 11:45AM-12:30PM (raindate 5/21)

May 20 - NJHS Induction Ceremony, 2:00PM in the auditorium

May 24 - 6th grade "Staycation" (Details below)

May 24 - Student Council elections

May 27 - Holiday/Offices Closed

May 28 - Music Dept trip to Dorney Park

May 29 - Color Run (raindate 5/30)

May 31 - 8th grade picnic

It is almost time for the 2024 Color Run. Sign up forms are available at school. Payment can be cash, check (made out to South Middle School) or online via https://south-color-run.cheddarup.com. The Color Run will be on Wednesday, May 29th during the school day and costs $5 or $10 which includes a shirt. Order forms are due by May 6th if you want a shirt.

Band students who will be in 7th & 8th grade for the 2024/25 school year are invited to attend Summer Band Camp at Central MS with Mrs. Apple. Click here for all the details and to sign up for this fun experience.

To the families of incoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade students for the 2024-2025 school year:

The 2024 Middle Level Summer Fun Camp website is now available for preview here. Click on the session title to access the registration forms. Questions? Please reach out to Melissa Albright at malbright@pennridge.org Looking forward to a summer of fun!

Catch a great game! You can access the game schedule here: sports schedule. Home games are played at:

• Baseball - James Memorial Park (1027 Ridge Rd., Sellersville)
• Lacrosse - Poppy Yoder Field at South MS
• Track/Field - Pennridge High School track
• Softball - Pennridge South MS softball field (on the east end of Poppy Yoder field)

As the weather begins to get warmer, we ask that parents/guardians help their child(ren) use good judgment when making their daily school outfit selections. Some reminders:

• Shorts, skirts, and dresses should be no shorter than mid-thigh in length.
• The following are not permitted: cut-offs, boxers, or spandex shorts of any style, spaghetti straps, halter tops, tank tops, muscle shirts, or any tops that expose the midriff.

Having children of my own, I completely understand how today's trends can make this difficult at times. However, we ask for your assistance and cooperation in this matter. Thanks!

1. Please remind students to charge their laptops every night.
2. Please remind students of the importance of listening carefully to AM and PM announcements for up-to-the-minute information that might affect their school day schedule.
3. If your child is going to be absent from school please call the school office at 215-257-0467 to inform us of the absence, or e-mail us at SMSattendance@pennridge.org with your child's name, grade, and reason for absence (illness, family trip, etc.).
4. If your child is being dismissed early for any reason (dentist appt, doctor appt, family trip, etc.) please call the school office at 215-257-0467 or e-mail us at SMSattendance@pennridge.org with your child's name, grade, and reason for early dismissal.
5. If your child is going to be arriving late to school, please call the school office at 215-257-0467 or e-mail us at SMSattendance@pennridge.org with your child's name, grade, and reason for tardiness (overslept, not feeling well, etc.) to inform us of the late arrival.
6. Notification of absence, early dismissal, or late arrival will help us notify your child's teachers why the student is not in class. Thank you!
7. If your family has an emergency situation where your child(ren) needs to ride a different bus for a day and you are unable to reach the school for a bus pass, you should email transport@pennridge.org to explain the situation and request the temporary change of bus. This email address is monitored constantly to communicate with a driver. Any questions, please contact our transportation department directly at 215-453-2725. Thank you!
   

Email: SMSattendance@pennridge.org
Website: pennridge.org/Domain/11
Location: 610 South 5th Street, Perkasie, PA, USA
Phone: 215-257-0467
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